The Estate of the Hospices de Beaune: Exceptionnal wines, vines and winegrowers

• Autor: LAURENT GOTTI
• Editor: Collection Pierre Poupon
• Language: English
• Date of publication: 11/2025
• Number of pages: 192
• Dimensions: 20 x 25 cm
• Weight: 980g 
• Format: Couverture souple
• ISBN: 9782958605957

Presentation:

 Each year on the third Sunday of November, the celebrated Hospices de Beaune auctions the wines from its estate. These cuvées, sold to the highest bidder over the course of an afternoon, capture the attention of the entire profession and the passion of wine lovers everywhere. This magic of the world’s oldest wine auction has continued since 1859. In the vineyards, however, nothing comes easily. Each vintage adds a new page to a living story, with its share of triumphs and setbacks.

Laurent Gotti reveals every facet of this extraordinary saga—its centuries-old history, its vineyards, and its winegrowers. He leads us into the heart of the auction, exploring the role of local merchants and global buyers. Distinguished figures from the worlds of culture, literature, and sport have presided over the event, which also serves as the first encounter with the new vintage—an essential gathering for taking the pulse of Burgundy.

Drawing on his intimate knowledge, Gotti takes us behind the scenes among the vats and barrels, accompanied by the estate manager. He precisely depicts the emblematic terroirs of the estate, illustrated by detailed maps and accompanied by interviews with the cellar managers and major players of this human and oenological adventure.

This book also reveals the essential role of the auction as a barometer of the vintage in Burgundy, closely observed by enthusiasts, collectors, and professionals worldwide.

Through his precise and passionate writing, Laurent Gotti pays tribute to an institution that embodies the soul of Beaune and the great Burgundian winemaking tradition. An essential read for all wine lovers curious to understand the historical and human significance of the Domaine des Hospices de Beaune. 

The author:

Laurent Gotti discovered the world of wine while covering the Hospices de Beaune wine auction in 1997. Living in Burgundy since 2000, he earned a professional certificate in sensory analysis. He contributes to several publications (Hachette Wine Guide, En Magnum and Terre de Vins magazines) and runs a blog (All About Burgundy). He shares his discoveries as a teacher (Inseec) and regularly leads wine workshops (À Portée de Vins, Prodégustation).

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